2007-02-08 17:40:55 · 7 answers · asked by Paul S 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
One of the hardest and best things I ever did. I learned a lot about myself and what I could do. I gained skills and a mental attitude that continue to serve me today. Would i do it again? HELL YEAH!!! SEMPER FI!!!!
2007-02-08 22:49:49 · answer #1 · answered by Marine till Death 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Aug 1960 I was a 17 years old who had never been away from home. We took the train to Yamssee, SC. Arrived at 11.00pm. It was dark and we were sleepy. The one thing I remember was the racial man calling was equal by the DI. For 13 weeks the only communication I had with my family was a letter. The 13 weeks formed a life long friendship with other Marines. Today anyone who went those the Marine Corp boot camp still calls his self a Marine. Once a Marine always a Marine. If I had to do it again I would and it was the greatest and scared 13 weeks of my life.
2007-02-09 03:13:54 · answer #2 · answered by lookingood60 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not as bad as I feared, not as good as I hoped (Navy boot camp, San Diego, '81) Pretty dull, actually-mostly classes and marching. Shipboard firefighting class was pretty wild though. No obstacle courses, no team-building exercises, not much in the way of P.T., only got to fire a couple rounds of .22 ammo. (wasn't until much later that I got to carry a .45 & shotgun)
Still, I wouldn't trade any of my military experiences for anything.
2007-02-09 02:00:46 · answer #3 · answered by zzooti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was looking forward to a physical/mental challenge. I wound up in the band. (Great Lakes, Blue Jacket Choir, Drum & Bugle, Band, Drill & Staff, Company 936, 9/65-12-65) YAWWWWWN. BORRRRING!
(USN/retired)
2007-02-09 15:11:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went through Marine Corps boot camp....it was one of the best things i have done.....it got my life straightened out......i was headed down the wrong road in life.
2007-02-09 01:47:52 · answer #5 · answered by crazycul1 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It was rough, but it does teach you a lot of things which can carry you through the hard times in life.
2007-02-09 07:02:39 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hell!! I'm glad I made it through it but, man I was tired. Oh, and watch out for the smart asses that want to pretend to rape you cause it's not so funny. They hold you down and dare the others to stick it in you! They think it's NOT gay because they only do it for a minute but, it still hurts and is embarrasing.
2007-02-09 01:46:37 · answer #7 · answered by Fireman T 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋